Physician Assistant II / NP II - General Surgery, Part-time (Irvine)

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Thoracic Surgery across multiple sites including Anaheim and Irvine. Under physician supervision, you will perform exams, assist in procedures, order tests, develop and monitor care plans, and coordinate referrals within the surgical services network.

The role requires PA national certification, California RN/NP pathways are acceptable, and ACLS/BLS with DEA registration. Experience in thoracic surgery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at time of hire.
• California RN license with NP Furnishing Number or Nurse Practitioner credentials.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• DEA registration must be obtained.
• MSN preferred for NP pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services under physician supervision in Thoracic Surgery.
• Perform physical examinations and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement a patient care plan and follow-up.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate facilities and resources.
• Assist in surgical procedures as needed and manage perioperative care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical ethics

Education

Physician Assistant Program graduate

Masters Degree in Nursing

RN/NP pathway

Tools

DEA Registration

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Job description

Job Summary

Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, operating room, etc.). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area are also required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (obtain history).
• Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department as an NP or PA.
• For Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant National Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants required at time of hire. Need not be maintained.

Education

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program.
• Masters Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS- NP only).

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)

OR

• Physician Assistant License (California)
• National Provider Identifier
  
• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements

• Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner II job code 56256.
• If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.
• Current DEA Registration Number
• ACLS

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Thoracic Surgery experience preferred

Notes

• Position will mainly be supporting Thoracic Surgery
• Position will be asked to work in all surgical services departments: General, Plastic, and Vascular Surgery.
• This is a variable position that will be required to work at both the Anaheim and Irvine campus along with any future Surgical Service locations.